Community Calendar
The goals of the Austin Animal Services outreach program are to reduce shelter intake from targeted zip codes, provide humane education and prevention-based intervention, and build partnerships through community events, classes, and presentations.
July 2026
Bissell Empty the Shelters Event
July 5th - 26th
Thanks to our friends at Bissell Pet Foundation, we are reducing adoption fees to just $50 during this event.
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702
August 2026
POP Cats 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 11am - 5pm
Exciting news! POP Cats is returning to Austin in 2026 with adoptable kittens, fresh hands-on workshops, and a pawsome Cat Toy Gallery!
Visit us at this 2-day event featuring cat-themed workshops, activities, and amazing cat-centric artists, makers, and brands at Palmer Events Center.
900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
POP Cats 2026
Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 11am - 4pm
Exciting news! POP Cats is returning to Austin in 2026 with adoptable kittens, fresh hands-on workshops, and a pawsome Cat Toy Gallery!
Visit us at this 2-day event featuring cat-themed workshops, activities, and amazing cat-centric artists, makers, and brands at Palmer Events Center.
900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Kittypalooza Tour - Central Branch Library
Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4pm - 8pm
Join Austin Animal Services for the final stop of our kittypalooza tour at Central Branch Library!
Whether you're looking to adopt, take in some cuteness, or learn about how you can support your community shelter during kitten season... this is the event for you!
710 W. César Chávez St.
Clear the Shelters
July 29th - 30th
This national campaign aims to encourage responsible adoption by raising awareness of shelter capacity issues and bringing communities together in support.
7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702
Event Requests
As the community shelter, Austin Animal Services loves to participate in events around the Austin area. Depending on the purpose and logistics of the event, expected attendance, and availability of staff and volunteers, participation may include:
- Informational material and giveaways
- Free pet ID tag engraving
- Free microchips
- Booth with adoptable pets
- Mobile adoption unit
To request Austin Animal Services participation in your event, please fill out the event request form.